RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Advancing Academic Research & Collaboration
We engage leading academics globally to develop, exchange and publish research that addresses real-world challenges and industry innovation priorities.
How we do it
Short Papers Platform
Global open call inviting academic research, with selected papers published and shared with an international audience.
Research Partnerships
Connecting researchers with industry partners to advance research through real-world collaboration and application.
Publications & Dissemination
Publishing selected research through an international academic publication to extend its reach and real-world impact.
Awards
Each year, outstanding submissions are recognised for their real-world impact and innovation.
Short Papers Platform
The Short Papers Platform brings together professors from around the world to share research, exchange knowledge and advance academic research with real-world impact. For the 2026 edition, Prototypes for Humanity has partnered with the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) to support research addressing complex challenges across seven strategic themes. Selected papers will be presented at the Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity Summit in November before being published internationally.
Research Partnerships
We connect organisations with world-leading academic experts through collaboration frameworks that translate research into real-world value.
Our Knowledge Exchange Programme enables business leaders to explore, evaluate, and apply academic research through a progressive engagement model – supporting informed decision making at every stage.
Publications & Dissemination
Prototypes for Humanity publishes research exploring solutions to global challenges with the potential for real-world impact. Each year, the Conference Proceedings bring together selected papers from the Short Papers Platform, creating an academic record that extends their reach beyond the annual Summit to researchers, industry leaders, practitioners and policymakers worldwide.
